Speaking on Wide World of Sports' 5 Minutes with Fitzy segment, FitzSimons was frank in his criticism of coaches like Shane Flanagan and Trent Barrett who were vocal following their teams' exit from the NRL finals.

"On this I have a very strong opinion," FitzSimons said.

"Shut the ruck up, christ almighty. It's tedious. I don't care.

Flanno maintains the rage against refs

"You have no credibility going on about the referees, give the referees a damn break, they're doing the best they can!

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"In the case of Trent Barrett, the issue with Peachey. I have no clue, the referee, he's got to make a decision."

Flanagan was fined $30,000 after describing the refereeing in their loss to North Queensland as "disgraceful". Sea-Eagles coach Trent Barrett also copped a $20,000 fine for his comments following Manly's defeat at the hands of Penrith.